Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax MX-1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very well matched but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was introduced 11 months prior to the MX-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ200 grades against the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 and the MX-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and MX-1 is 65 and 84 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and MX-1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.